Gems of Hope
Our Songs
We invite you to explore Jim’s original songs with his own unique melodies and ancient Irish Airs. Discover the songs which ignite laughter. and those which often engage one around life’s deeper themes.
Great Place To Be A Dog
Collingwood Baptist Church, Vancouver.
A song about dogs and the dog parks where we see them.
This is an opening song that we do to connect with our audience when we sing for a group.
On the First Day of Spring
A celebration of spring, starting with the first day.
The Temple of Our God
Clarendon Court, Vancouver.
Extols the value of community to strengthen, inspire, and direct our lives when we are part of one.
Based on Ephesians 2:21: “In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” Also based on 1 Peter 2:5: “You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house.”
All Ye Trumpets
A joyful rendering of Psalm 148 and Psalm 150:
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Majestic Tree
Majestic Tree is a song that addresses the events of Good Friday in a monologue to the cross that reveals the purpose, passion, and product of Christ’s crucifixion. It may be sung as a Communion song or in a Good Friday service.
Isaiah Spoke Well
A Christmas carol based on Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.“
If I Take the Wings of Dawn
A song based on Psalm 139. God knows us even more than we know ourselves:
“Even before a word is on my tongue,
behold, O Lord, you know it altogether”
– Psalm 139:
Mighty Rushing Wind
This song describes the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and entreats the Holy Spirit to come again to our land.
Under the Shadow of Your Wings
A song based on three verses where the Lord says He will be with us through our journey in life: Psalm 91:4, Isaiah 49:15, and Exodus 19:4.
Photo from https://pixabay.com/photos/eagle-bird-birds-of-prey-raptor-188086/
Captured by a Lily
Have you ever been captured by a lily? Don’t think so? Hmmm, better watch this video!
Vancouver Shores
Jim’s testimony about growing up with a father who had PTSD, and how he received healing from this early trauma in his life.
Blue Gentian Lake
Blue Gentian is a beautiful lake at the head of the Brother’s Creek Trail in West Vancouver.
This song shows what to do when you feel excluded or when a door does not open that you want.
The Sweet Shuswap Stream
A song about the Shuswap River in BC and about our journey down the stream of life. Are you hopeful as you course toward the end of your journey?
Trees Coffee House
We did two of our new songs:
- Little Wild Wolf
- Sea Island Grass